From Bud to Bloom: Nicki Barron on Launching Pretty Busy Blooms this Good Friday
Fashion North caught up with Nicki Barron to talk blossoming, supporting small businesses, and bringing Pretty Busy Blooms to Chester-Le-Street. Pretty Busy Blooms is a vibrant, female-owned floristry business founded by Nicki Barron. The new shop officially opened its doors on
Newcastle’s Homeware Paradise ‘Søstrene Grene’ SS25 offerings
Danish home and lifestyle chain, Søstrene Grene opened its first North East store in August. Six months on, Fashion North visited to see what it on offer for SS25. Søstrene Grene is becoming a beloved addition to Newcastle’s Eldon Square. Established
The Rise of Social Media Marketing and the Commodification of Influence
In this new technological age, almost all the adverts we see are online, from TikTok to Tinder, it's inescapable. This is no surprise given the global digital advertising market was thought to be worth around $350 billion in 2020 and
What to wear to the Fenwick x Greggs Champagne Bar
Fenwick and Greggs have collaborated for a second year running to bring a unique take on their classic menu with their Greggs Champagne Bar. credit: Fenwick Running until New Year's Eve the bar will be serving up Greggs’ iconic menu of bakes
Grab a style bargain at Dalton Park Student Shopping Week
Retail outlet Dalton Park is holding a student shopping week with huge discounts on all the big brands. It is a great chance for students to save on essentials and refresh their wardrobes for the start of the academic year. The
Roker’s latest hospitality hotspot
Hitting the milestone of 10,000 customers within its first month of opening, Roker's brand new bar/restaurant 'These Things Happen' is fast becoming one of Sunderland's hottest hospitality spots. Situated in the former Harbour View Motors site, the fashionable bar/restaurant has been
The Bridges’ annual Student Raid to welcome students to the city
One of the most popular nights on the Sunderland calendar will return next Monday as both old and new students are welcomed to The Bridges’ annual Student Raid. The event will be held in the centre on September 25 from 6pm
Why fit in when you were made to stand out: The Grammy Awards 2023
What better way to kick-start the week than by scrolling through endless photos from the 65th Annual Grammy Awards? Held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the 2023 event brought us not only incredible musical talent - with the likes
History Wardrobe’s The Frock Shop encapsulates fashion shopping in the 60s
@fashion_north Fashion shopping in the 60’s was one of a kind. Would you go back in time and experience it ? Lucy Adlington from The History Wardrobe express it all through an informational performance #thehistorywardrobe #historywardrobe #lucyadlington #fashion #shopping #sixtiesfashion
Fashion expert reacts to North East missing out on most fashionable UK city title
A North-East fashion expert says the region is great at getting dressed-up – despite missing out on the title of UK’s most fashionable city. Manchester was recently named the UK’s most fashionable city by Daniel Footwear. But fashion blogger and lecturer Louisa
Borrow or buy: Can rental fashion be the next sustainable step for fashion lovers?
As more retailers venture into the rental market, in line with consumer pressure to be more sustainable. We deep dive to find out if rental fashion is a sustainable salve to combat the overconsumption of clothes or if it is
Roll up Fenwick celebrates 140 years with a fashion and circus extravaganza
Fenwick celebrates its 140 years of the Newcastle department store in style with a Circus theme running throughout the entire event. This included the opening of a fashion exhibition in collaboration with Northumbria University which features a collection of flamboyant